5 bed detached house for sale

67 Morningfield Road, Aberdeen AB15

Stylish, imaginatively extended detached home over three levels.

Description
Located in a wide tree-lined street in a much sought after residential area, this red sandstone detached house is deceptively spacious, with a lower ground floor extension creating a fantastic modern addition to what is outwardly a traditional home. Internally this stylish house is beautifully presented with versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Hardwood flooring runs throughout, complemented by recessed lighting and elegant fixtures. The home's staircase, with its white spindles and wooden handrail, connects all three levels. Large windows in every room allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and airy ambiance.

The highlight must be the new contemporary kitchen, boasting sleek grey units, subway tile splashback and high-quality integrated appliances. The kitchen, with its sociable central island with breakfast bar, opens to a bright living and dining area with French doors leading to the garden. Also off the kitchen is a fitted utility room which echoes the same cabinetry style.

The property features five well-appointed bedrooms, including a principal bedroom on the first floor. There are two shower rooms and one bathroom, one on each floor, while a dedicated office space caters for those working-from-home.

Outside: Behind the house, a substantial rear paved terrace gives way to a generous and attractive lawned garden, South-facing, enclosed by stone walls. There is private parking on the driveway to the front offering off-street parking.

Location
Morningfield Road lies west of Aberdeen city, nestled in one of the city’s popular residential areas. The "Energy Capital of Europe" and a vibrant hub for many years, the city of Aberdeen is home to two universities: Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University. Cultural facilities include a recently extended and refurbished art gallery, the Maritime Museum, a concert hall and theatre. P & J Live is the northeast of Scotland main arts and events venue, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities along with a superior 15,000 capacity arena. Aberdeen Beach can be found a short distance from Aberdeen city center and the area is also where Pittodrie Stadium is located, which is home to Aberdeen Football Club, affectionally known as The Dons. The new awpr bypass ensures easy access to the north and south of the city. Aberdeen International Airport is 6 miles away and there is a mainline east coast train service with frequent journeys to London King’s Cross and rail links further north to Inverness and south to Edinburgh. Private schools include Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn School, St Margaret’s (girls) and the International School of Aberdeen (2 miles). The property is within the catchment area for Mile End Primary and Aberdeen Grammar School.

Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Rich in historic castles and boasting fertile farmland, the Aberdeenshire area is renowned for producing the malting barley which supplies the many whisky distilleries in the region.

Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, attracts visitors from far and wide. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: Salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links courses.

The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna is situated some 53 miles to the west of the property and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hill walking, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. The steeper mountains at The Lecht (49 miles), Glenshee (60 miles) and Aviemore (91 miles) offer skiing when winter conditions are suitable and endless walking challenges throughout the year.

Square Footage: 2,228 sq ft





Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas-fired central heating with a Worcester boiler in the eaves and a large modern hot water cylinder on the lower ground floor. Interlinked smoke alarms. Burglar alarm and CCTV fitted.

Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.